Coverage dated November 7, 2026 to November 10, 2026

Jury deadlocked in Matthew Farwell murder trial

Headline from WPRI Providence, on the newest of 2 developments

The jury tasked with deciding the fate of former Stoughton officer Matthew Farwell's is struggling to reach a verdict on whether he's responsible for the death of Sandra Birchmore.

WPRI Providence's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Farwell trial jury begins first full day of deliberations

    Headline from NBC Boston ·

  2. Newest

    Jury deadlocked in Matthew Farwell murder trial

    Headline from WPRI Providence ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

11 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC Boston

    Sandra Birchmore case: What to know as jury deliberates in Matthew Farwell trial (opens NBC Boston)

    Published

    NBC Boston's feed description

    A courtroom sketch from the trial of former Stoughton, Massachusetts, police officer Matthew Farwell in a Boston courtroom on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.

  2. NBC Boston

    Farwell trial jury begins first full day of deliberations (opens NBC Boston)

    Published

    NBC Boston's feed description

    Matthew Farwell is on trial for the murder of Sandra Birchmore.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Jury to resume deliberations in Matthew Farwell’s trial over the death of Sandra Birchmore (opens The Boston Globe)

    Published

    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Jury deliberations began Friday afternoon in the case of former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell, who is accused of killing Sandra Birchmore.

  4. WHDH Boston

    Jury deliberations continue in Farwell murder trial as Birchmore supporters hold vigil outside courthouse (opens WHDH Boston)

    Published

    WHDH Boston's feed description

    The jury in the Matthew Farwell murder trial continued deliberations for the second day Monday. Farwell, a former Stoughton police officer, is charged with killing...

  5. WHDH Boston

    Matthew Farwell jury tells judge they are deadlocked (opens WHDH Boston)

    Published

    WHDH Boston's feed description

    The jury in the Matthew Farwell murder trial told the court they are deadlocked. Farwell, a former Stoughton police officer, is charged with killing 23-year-old...

  6. WHDH Boston

    Jury tells judge they are deadlocked in Matthew Farwell trial (opens WHDH Boston)

    Published

    WHDH Boston's feed description

    The jury in the Matthew Farwell murder trial continued deliberations for the second day on Monday. They returned to tell the judge they’re deadlocked. Farwell,...

  7. Boston

    Jury deadlocked, sent home for day in trial of Sandra Birchmore’s alleged killer, Matthew Farwell (opens Boston)

    Published

    Boston's feed description

    Matthew Farwell faces two federal charges: killing a witness or victim and killing a child in utero. He could be sentenced to life in prison.

  8. WPRI Providence

    Jury deadlocked in Matthew Farwell murder trial (opens WPRI Providence)

    Published

    WPRI Providence's feed description

    The jury tasked with deciding the fate of former Stoughton officer Matthew Farwell's is struggling to reach a verdict on whether he's responsible for the death of Sandra Birchmore.

  9. The Boston Globe

    Matthew Farwell jury to resume deliberations after reporting deadlock over death of Sandra Birchmore (opens The Boston Globe)

    Published

    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The juror reported a deadlock to US District Judge Denise J. Casper on Monday.

  10. Boston

    Jury deliberations resume amid reported deadlock in trial of Matthew Farwell, Sandra Birchmore’s alleged killer (opens Boston)

    Published

    Boston's feed description

    Chief U.S. District Judge Denise Casper instructed the jury Tuesday morning that they should "take the time [they] need."

  11. GBH News

    Deadlocked jury continues deliberations in trial of Matthew Farwell (opens GBH News)

    Published

    GBH News's feed description

    If convicted, the former Stoughton police officer accused of killing Sandra Birchmore would face life in prison.

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